Corporate Counsel Attorney Position

**Job Number** 23075178

**Job Category** Legal

**Location** Singapore Regional Office, 2 Harbourfront Place #06-08, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management
**Position Summary**

Marriott International operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts and branded residential properties globally. The Marriott Law Department in Asia Pacific services the Company's lodging and hospitality business. The attorney in this position is part of the Development Legal team supporting Asia Pacific Excluding China (“APEC”), particularly in relation to branded residential projects. This position is located in the Singapore office reporting to the Vice President & Senior Counsel in the Hong Kong Office.

The attorney provides legal support on multiple development projects in locations throughout the APEC region, with a focus on structuring, negotiating, executing and administering agreements related to branded residential projects. The attorney will be required to demonstrate an understanding of Marriott's financing and development techniques and practices, and deal with a broad array of topics, including real estate development, residential/condominium laws and regulatory requirements, debt and equity financing, joint ventures and risk-management covering Marriott’s full range of brands, including its premium full-service Marriott and Sheraton hotels, luxury W, Ritz-Carlton and Bulgari hotels, and select-service Courtyard, Moxy and Aloft hotels.

The attorney will be required to manage and execute complex transactions, effectively supervise outside counsel, understand local approval processes and licensing regimes, work with owners, developers and lenders across varied cultures and legal environments, and coordinate tax, insurance, intellectual property and design issues within Marriott. Travel will be required.

**Specific Job Summary and Expected Contributions**

Primary responsibilities of this attorney will include:

- Providing preliminary advice on proposed transactions with respect to confidentiality agreements, structuring the transaction, letters of intent and trade area restrictions;
- Drafting and negotiating branded residential and related agreements (including residential/condominium sale and purchase agreements, residential/condominium by-laws, residential/condominium pre-sales agreements, rental program agreements and cost allocation agreements) with developers;
- Analyzing residential/condominium laws throughout the APEC region (including licensing and regulatory requirements and compliance with securities laws) and advising on structuring branded residential projects in the APEC region;
- Drafting and negotiating management and related agreements and coordinating various conversion matters on the takeover of an existing property;
- Drafting and negotiating franchise agreements and related agreements with owners, operators and lenders;
- Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, ground leases and development agreements, handling legal due diligence, coordinating with other members of the development team, monitoring compliance with local laws, drafting and negotiating closing documents, overseeing closings and following up on post-closing matters;
- Drafting and negotiating ownership structuring agreements, including joint venture, condominium and finance documentation;
- Drafting and negotiating documents involved with multi-unit refinancings, sale/lease back, and sale/management back transactions;
- Providing advice on miscellaneous real estate matters affecting lodging development and operations (e.g. condemnations, easements, restrictions and land use);
- Coordinating across the law department (e.g. Intellectual Property) and other cross-functional departments such as tax, insurance, design and brands; and
- Overseeing outside counsel involved in the development projects and/or deals.

Excellent academic records with a law degree from a top US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australian or UK law school;
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification legal experience in a law firm or corporate law department of national reputation in the area of real estate and condominium projects;
- Active Bar membership (if licensed in the United States)/practicing certificate;
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills. Additional language skills are an advantage;
- Outstanding analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills;
- Proven project management experience, strong drafting and problem-solving/analytical skills, excellent organizational skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure while producing a high volume of accurate work;
- Constructive approach to dealing with conflict, and ability to influence and achieve successful results without damaging relationships;
- Ability to expeditiously identify and assess issues and provide legally sound recommendations consiste